Wigan town had a population of 107,732 at the 2011 census, the last year a standalone figure was published for the town itself; the wider Wigan borough's 2024 mid-year estimate stood at 344,922 (ONS).
The Market Hall that ended — and then met — 600 years of trading
Wigan's Old Market Hall opened on 21 May 1877, formally moving stalls off the streets and ending a trading tradition that had run for more than 600 years. Built of red brick with stone dressings, it was over 200 feet long and stood as one of the town's clearest statements of Victorian civic ambition.
The hall itself didn't last as long as the street trading it replaced — it was demolished in 1988 to make way for The Galleries Shopping Centre, which still occupies the site as Wigan's main indoor retail centre today.
What neither the old hall nor the new centre covers
Whether it's a 19th-century market hall or a modern shopping centre, the format is the same — stalls and shop units selling by the bag, not 3kg bulk bags, vegan-specific ranges, or halal-friendly selections built for a trade order.
Why Wigan shoppers order online anyway
For anything beyond a shop-counter bag, ordering online and having it delivered direct to a Wigan address is the more consistent option.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Wigan included, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days. The range covers pick 'n' mix by the bag and tub, bulk bags from 1kg to 3kg, trade cases for events and businesses, vegan and halal-friendly sweets, retro favourites, and full chocolate ranges from the major brands.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver sweets to Wigan?
Yes — UK-wide, including Wigan, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What happened to Wigan's old Market Hall?
It opened in 1877, ending over 600 years of street trading, and was demolished in 1988 to make way for The Galleries Shopping Centre.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Wigan?
Not from The Galleries or a market stall — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Wigan addresses instead.
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